Clinical observation on acupuncture for treatment of depression.
- Author:
Tian-jun WANG
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Antidepressive Agents; therapeutic use; Depression; therapy; Depressive Disorder; drug therapy; Humans
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(2):107-108
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo search for the best therapy for depression.
METHODSThe acupuncture group of 34 cases were treated by acupuncture at acupoints on the head as main and acupoints of the limbs as adjuvant, two treatments a week, and the control group of 30 cases by antidepressant deanxit for 5 weeks.
RESULTSThere was no significant difference between the two groups in the therapeutic effect (P > 0.05).
CONCLUSIONAcupuncture and western medicine deanxit have a similar therapeutic effect on depression.
